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S424 DSG

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,101 mi
Last recorded80,101 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 DSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 75,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,331 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Slight play at offside front upper ball joint

cut in offside rear tyre

slight play at both rear upper ball joints

Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,382 miles

Both reartyres worn on edge and close to limit.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 66,382 miles

Both reartyres worn on edge and close to limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,659 miles

both sills corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside headlamp image poor

under floor coolant pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,659 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both sills corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

front brake discs corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside headlamp image poor

under floor coolant pipes corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,558 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Both rear brake discs worn and Nearside pitted

Both rear indicators pale

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front indicator loose

Slight lift in Offside front upper ball joint

Slight lift in Offside rear upper ball joint

Slight play in steering -- both steering rod knuckles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,558 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Both rear brake discs worn and Nearside pitted

Both rear indicators pale

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front indicator loose

Slight lift in Offside front upper ball joint

Slight lift in Offside rear upper ball joint

Slight play in steering -- both steering rod knuckles

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nearside rear discs pitted

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake nearing end of travel

Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nearside rear discs pitted

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,863 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,238 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,556 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S424 DSG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S424 DSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S424 DSG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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